SOLUTION: How many distinct triangles can be formed with sides of length 5, 8, and x, where x is a whole number?

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Question 1101745: How many distinct triangles can be formed with sides of length 5, 8, and x, where x is a whole number?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many distinct triangles can be formed with sides of length 5, 8, and x, where x is a whole number?
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The 3rd side must be greater than the difference and less then the sum of the other 2 sides.
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Is that sufficient?